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For Myanmar, South-east Asia’s outcast, Asean is its only antidote

China may be able to influence developments in its neighbour, but only Asean can build trust and confidence if the junta collapses or wants to sue for peace.

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, 2021, presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected government in a coup on Feb 1, 2021.

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Tan See Seng

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Myanmar ushered in the new year with several developments in its ongoing civil war.

A coalition of militias based in northern Shan state made significant gains in the north-eastern part of the country. Following their military successes,

China mediated a ceasefire

between the ruling junta, or State Administrative Council (SAC), and the rebel alliance.

For Myanmar, South-east Asia’s outcast, Asean is its only antidote

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